Rutgers University
Research Teaching Specialist I
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
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Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)Department:
PsychiatryOverview
New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university-wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist I for the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The position will entail conducting data analysis, report-writing, and preparation of papers for publication using data collected as part of a series of epidemiological studies on the mental health and addiction treatment needs of New Jersey residents.Key Duties:Perform various research and technical operations related to ongoing epidemiological studies of the substance use and mental health status of NJ residents.Develop surveys, survey methodologies, and analytic strategies designed to answer New Jersey state-level policy questions on population impacts of mental and substance abuse programs.Supervise the activities of subordinate staff (such as lower-level professional staff, technicians, and laboratory assistants). Train and instruct subordinate staff. Carry out performance evaluations. Participate in the hiring process.Train, supervise, and coordinate research staff in conducting data collection.Perform statistical analyses.Write final reports to funding agencies.Lead or assist with manuscript preparation.Position Status
Full TimeMinimum Education and Experience
Ph.D. in a relevant science, or a Master’s Degree in a relevant science plus three (3) or more years of related research experience. Relevant Sciences include Clinical Psychology or social science devoted to population-level mental health.Experience with both survey design and analysis, mental health and substance abuse-related research, and specific experience working with individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders is essential.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The candidate must have good interpersonal skills as they need to be able to work well with collaborators across multiple departments and research participants, including research participants who may have neuropsychiatric problems.The candidate must possess demonstrated skills in writing and statistical analysis.Preferred Qualifications
Prior supervisory/lead experience is an asset.Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, or hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert up to 25 pounds.Work Environment: Office (dry lab) environment. Moderate noise.Special Conditions
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements: Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.
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Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)Department:
PsychiatryOverview
New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university-wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist I for the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The position will entail conducting data analysis, report-writing, and preparation of papers for publication using data collected as part of a series of epidemiological studies on the mental health and addiction treatment needs of New Jersey residents.Key Duties:Perform various research and technical operations related to ongoing epidemiological studies of the substance use and mental health status of NJ residents.Develop surveys, survey methodologies, and analytic strategies designed to answer New Jersey state-level policy questions on population impacts of mental and substance abuse programs.Supervise the activities of subordinate staff (such as lower-level professional staff, technicians, and laboratory assistants). Train and instruct subordinate staff. Carry out performance evaluations. Participate in the hiring process.Train, supervise, and coordinate research staff in conducting data collection.Perform statistical analyses.Write final reports to funding agencies.Lead or assist with manuscript preparation.Position Status
Full TimeMinimum Education and Experience
Ph.D. in a relevant science, or a Master’s Degree in a relevant science plus three (3) or more years of related research experience. Relevant Sciences include Clinical Psychology or social science devoted to population-level mental health.Experience with both survey design and analysis, mental health and substance abuse-related research, and specific experience working with individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders is essential.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The candidate must have good interpersonal skills as they need to be able to work well with collaborators across multiple departments and research participants, including research participants who may have neuropsychiatric problems.The candidate must possess demonstrated skills in writing and statistical analysis.Preferred Qualifications
Prior supervisory/lead experience is an asset.Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, or hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert up to 25 pounds.Work Environment: Office (dry lab) environment. Moderate noise.Special Conditions
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements: Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.
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